The BEST Southern Mac n Cheese Recipe 🧀

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or more affordable.

Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.

Grate the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, and Velveeta cheese.

In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Stir in the all-purpose flour to create a roux, cooking for a minute.

Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture thickens.

Add the grated cheeses, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Creole seasoning, cayenne, and paprika, stirring until melted and smooth.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni, mixing well.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish.

Top with additional cheese or breadcrumbs if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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